Wyclef Supports Lauryn Hill In Tax Woes, Announces New “Purpose”

Wyclef Jean has added his support to fellow ex-Fugees member Lauryn Hill, who is presently awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of tax-dodging charges.

Jean, who was once embroiled in a tumultuous relationship with the Grammy-winning Hill, said he remains in her corner.

“Actually, you know, I ain’t speak to Lauryn. It’s been a minute,” Jean admitted to Montreality. “I heard about the little drama she got in the news, wishing her better on that. You know? Actually, I was on the phone with Pras earlier. It’s all good. Nothing but love for the Fugees.”

Hill pleaded guilty in June for failing to file income tax returns between 2005 and 2007. She is awaiting a sentencing date this coming November and faces a year in prison on each 3 counts if found guilty.

Wyclef also revealed that he is working on a book on his life and career.

“First book’s coming out in September. My first book is called Purpose,” he said. “Because that’s the first thing I did, right? I had to find my purpose. That’s what a lot of us go through. …It’s like a biography of Wyclef.”—Keith Murphy, CBS Local